Measuring more than recovery: New health care tool for older Australians

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Older Australians represent a significant proportion of hospitalizations and patient days, yet there is no uniform method to assess if healthcare services enhance their quality of life beyond mere clinical outcomes.

Older Australians account for almost half of all hospitalizations and more than half of total patient days, yet there is no consistent way to measure whether this care improves their quality of life beyond clinical outcomes.